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The Importance of Vitamin D During the COVID-19 Pandemic
07:59 - 13:34 (05:34)
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to worse outcomes in COVID-19 patients. Older individuals and those with darker skin are more likely to be deficient, and randomized studies are being conducted to determine the potential benefits of vitamin D supplementation.
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Vitamin D has been traditionally known to be beneficial for rickets, however, recent studies show that it might also be helpful for other ailments including COVID-19, challenging the skepticism of many scientists in the field.
07:59 - 10:50 (02:51)
Summary
Vitamin D has been traditionally known to be beneficial for rickets, however, recent studies show that it might also be helpful for other ailments including COVID-19, challenging the skepticism of many scientists in the field.
ChapterThe Importance of Vitamin D During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Episode1063 Use This Science to Boost Your Immune System & Fight COVID-19 w/Dr. Roger Seheult
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Studies have shown that people who are older, have darker skin, and are deficient in vitamin D have worse cases of COVID-19.
10:50 - 12:41 (01:51)
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Studies have shown that people who are older, have darker skin, and are deficient in vitamin D have worse cases of COVID-19. While vitamin D supplementation may not cure the virus, it may contribute to overall better health.
ChapterThe Importance of Vitamin D During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Episode1063 Use This Science to Boost Your Immune System & Fight COVID-19 w/Dr. Roger Seheult
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Randomized controlled trials are being conducted to assess the effectiveness of vitamin D in preventing COVID-19, with some trials already showing positive results.
12:41 - 13:34 (00:52)
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Randomized controlled trials are being conducted to assess the effectiveness of vitamin D in preventing COVID-19, with some trials already showing positive results. One such study, the shade study, gave mega doses of vitamin D orally to individuals with COVID-19 in India and found promising results.